Panasonic TH-42PW6 User Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
English
Operating Instructions
Progressive Wide Plasma Display
TH-42PW6
Model No.

Panasonic TH-42PW6 Specifications

General

Screen Size	42 inches
Display Type	Plasma
Resolution	852 x 480 pixels
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Contrast Ratio	3000:1
Viewing Angle	160 degrees
Input Terminals	Composite, Component, RGB, DVI

Summary

Important Safety Notice

Moulded Plug Safety

Details about the fused moulded plug, fuse replacement, and wiring code.

Safety Precautions

Setup and Usage Safety

Guidelines for safely placing, connecting, and operating the plasma display.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Sales and Support Information

Customer Support and Accessories

Contact details for support, sales, and information on available accessories.

Remote Control Batteries

Information on required batteries and precautions for remote control use.

Connections

AC Cord and Terminal Boards

Instructions for connecting the AC power cord and optional terminal boards.

PC Input Terminals Connection

SERIAL Terminals Connection

Basic Controls

MULTI PIP Function

Explanation of how to use the multi picture-in-picture function.

Remote Control Operations

Power On/Off and Input Signal Selection

Powering the Display On and Off

Steps for turning the plasma display on and off.

On-Screen Menu Displays

Picture Adjustments Menu

Guide to adjusting picture settings like mode, contrast, brightness, and color.

Signal Setup Options

Options for configuring signal inputs like AV, Component, RGB, and their filters.

Timer and Screensaver Setup

How to set up timers, present time, and the screensaver.

ASPECT Controls

Adjusting Picture Position and Size

Picture Adjustments

Picture Menu Settings

Guide to adjusting picture settings like mode, contrast, brightness, and color.

Advanced Picture Settings

Detailed adjustments for picture quality, including white balance, gamma, and black extension.

Sound Adjustment

Sound Menu Settings

Instructions for adjusting sound parameters like bass, treble, balance, and surround.

Mute Function

How to temporarily silence the audio output.

Digital Zoom

Timer Functions

PRESENT TIME Setup

Guide to setting the current time for the display's timer functions.

Screensaver Features

Screensaver Setup

Steps to configure screensaver functions and set operation times.

Setup of Screensaver Time

How to set the start and finish times for the screensaver operation.

Preventing After-Images

Functions like Wobbling, Peak Limit, and Side Panel Adjustment to prevent image retention.

Reducing Power Consumption

Customizing Input Labels

Multi-Display Setup

Multi-Display Configuration

Steps to configure multiple displays for a combined enlarged picture.

Display Location Numbering

Assigning a location number to each display in a multi-display setup.

Input Signal Setup

Component/RGB Selection

Selecting between Component and RGB input signals.

Signal Enhancements

Setting color systems, Cinema Reality, and filters for input signals.

Sync and Frequency Settings

Adjusting sync signals and displaying frequency information for RGB input.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Diagnosing and resolving common problems related to picture, sound, and panel issues.

Specifications